In this course students learn techniques to sculpt a portrait (head). With a focus on improving understanding of the structure of the human head and its anatomy, the instructor will introduce relevant ways to measure and sculpt individual traits and expression through the study of symmetry and asymmetry.

In this course students learn techniques to sculpt a portrait (head). With a focus on improving understanding of the structure of the human head and its anatomy, the instructor will introduce relevant ways to measure and sculpt individual traits and expression through the study of symmetry and asymmetry.

The workshop sessions at The Florence Academy of Art / Sweden are designed for students with a strong desire to develop their artistic skills. The courses in sculpture and painting, led by professional artists with years of experience in teaching classical methods, are intended for those with a passion for realistic painting and sculpture.

Most of the instruction is on an individual basis and our instructors adapt the exercises to your level of experience, which means that the courses are suitable for both beginners and professional artists. In addition to the individual feedback group lessons will be held. The instructors will also give lectures and lead museum visits. The skills you acquire during your course can be applied directly to your continued artistic endeavors.

Whichever course you prefer, you will take advantage of the expertise of all the instructors. Demonstrations and lectures, where students from all courses attend, are an inspiring way to get new perspectives on the knowledge that your selected course will provide. It is also a great opportunity to gain insight into other disciplines.

Sculpting the Portrait with Valentina Zlatarova is only available during Week 1.

Full payment for each course is required to secure your spot in the Spring Workshop Sessions 2018. Until payment is received spots can be given away to others who pay the course fees.

If you withdraw from the course 30 days or more before the first day of class you will receive a 75% refund. If you withdraw seven days or more before the first day of class you will receive a 50% refund. If you withdraw less than seven days before the first day of class then you will not receive any refund.

The Florence Academy of Art reserves the right to substitute instructors of any course at the last minute or during the session.

Students who sign up for two weeks will receive a discount of 2 000 SEK

Class hours: 9am-4pm
Dates: March 26 – 30 and April 2 – 6

WHAT IS INCLUDED?
Daily instruction in the English language. All material necessary to complete the course. 3 + 3 h/day with the model (where applicable). Museum entrance ticket.

Instruction in the English language for all classes and group lessons.

Personal instruction in Swedish available with instructors Britta Noresten and Zacheriah Kramer.

The kitchen area of the school is available to students throughout the duration of the course.

HOUSING & ACCOMODATION AND TRANSPORTATION:
The Florence Academy of Art will provide a list of available housing in the vicinity to accepted students. The administrative staff is available before the course, as well as during the course, to assist students and answer questions. Booking and organizing housing is the responsibility of the student.

Costs for housing and accomodation are not included in the course fee.

The student is responsible for organization and costs related to transport to and from Mölndal.

AFTER COMPLETING THE COURSE:
After the course is completed, the student will have the opportunity to receive assistance with shipping work completed during the course. An additional fee will be charged for this optional service. Specific rules apply for sculpture courses. Please send an email to info@florenceacademyofart.se for details.

Valentina began her formal education at the age of 13. After graduating from Tzanko Lavrenov Art School in Plovdiv, Bulgaria (where she also was born), Valentina wanted to develop her skills in figurative sculpture, and enrolled at The Florence Academy of Art under Rob Bodem. During her time as a student at the FAA, she won the award for the best sculpture of the year and served as a teacher. Since graduating from the FAA, Valentina has established herself as a professional artist with regular international exhibitions. Valentina has won Prix Tiranti (twice), and Founder’s sculpture award. Valentina has several years of teaching experience from other schools with programs that have great similarities with the education at FAA.

STUDIO POLICY

The Florence Academy of Art endeavors to provide an educational environment conducive to encouraging the artistic talents of each student. This requires that all students respect the policies of the Academy, its instructors, and the other students in the program. By enrolling in the Academy, students agree to subscribe to these policies as contained in the Student Handbook available on this website.

ENROLLMENT

Minimum enrollment requirement for all courses is 5. Students will be notified if this number is not reached 60 days before the first day of class. At that time, they will be given the choice of either enrolling in another class, availability permitting, or having a full refund of the course fee.

PAYMENT AND REFUND POLICY

Full payment for each course is required to secure your spot in the Spring Workshop Sessions 2018. Until payment is received spots can be given away to others who pay the course fees. If you withdraw from the course 30 days or more before the first day of class you will receive a 75% refund. If you withdraw seven days or more before the first day of class you will receive a 50% refund. If you withdraw less than seven days before the first day of class then you will not receive any refund.

*The Florence Academy of Art reserves the right to substitute instructors of any course at the last minute or during the session.

The Florence Academy of Art is a United States non-profit 501 c (3) educational entity, and admits students of any race, age, color and national or ethnic origin.

Through intensive observations students develop their ability to reproduce an accurate visual impression of the model. The instructor will guide students through a step by step program where the focus will be on drawing and the techniques to reproduce shadow and light in oil painting. Anatomy and construction are other important elements of the course.

The workshop sessions at The Florence Academy of Art / Sweden are designed for students with a strong desire to develop their artistic skills. The courses in sculpture and painting, led by professional artists with years of experience in teaching classical methods, are intended for those with a passion for realistic painting and sculpture.

Most of the instruction is on an individual basis and our instructors adapt the exercises to your level of experience, which means that the courses are suitable for both beginners and professional artists. In addition to the individual feedback group lessons will be held. The instructors will also give lectures and lead museum visits. The skills you acquire during your course can be applied directly to your continued artistic endeavors.

Whichever course you prefer, you will take advantage of the expertise of all the instructors. Demonstrations and lectures, where students from all courses attend, are an inspiring way to get new perspectives on the knowledge that your selected course will provide. It is also a great opportunity to gain insight into other disciplines.

Full payment for each course is required to secure your spot in the Spring Workshop Sessions 2018. Until payment is received spots can be given away to others who pay the course fees.

If you withdraw from the course 30 days or more before the first day of class you will receive a 75% refund. If you withdraw seven days or more before the first day of class you will receive a 50% refund. If you withdraw less than seven days before the first day of class then you will not receive any refund.

The Florence Academy of Art reserves the right to substitute instructors of any course at the last minute or during the session.

Students who sign up for two weeks will receive a discount of 2 000 SEK

Class hours: 9am-4pm
Dates: March 26 – 30 and April 2 – 6

WHAT IS INCLUDED?
Daily instruction in the English language. All material necessary to complete the course. 3 + 3 h/day with the model (where applicable). Museum entrance ticket.

Instruction in the English language for all classes and group lessons.

Personal instruction in Swedish available with instructors Britta Noresten and Zacheriah Kramer.

The kitchen area of the school is available to students throughout the duration of the course.

HOUSING & ACCOMODATION AND TRANSPORTATION:
The Florence Academy of Art will provide a list of available housing in the vicinity to accepted students. The administrative staff is available before the course, as well as during the course, to assist students and answer questions. Booking and organizing housing is the responsibility of the student.

Costs for housing and accomodation are not included in the course fee.

The student is responsible for organization and costs related to transport to and from Mölndal.

AFTER COMPLETING THE COURSE:
After the course is completed, the student will have the opportunity to receive assistance with shipping work completed during the course. An additional fee will be charged for this optional service. Specific rules apply for sculpture courses. Please send an email to info@florenceacademyofart.se for details.

Toby Wright was born and raised in southern France. As a student at the FAA he also served as a teacher, and became Principal instructor and Director of Drawing program after graduating (2004 – 2010) with focus on figure studies, still lifes and portraits. Toby has a BA in Illustration from the University of Swindon. On Toby’s website you can read more about his travel and painting, especially noteworthy are the two occasions in recent years where he joined expeditions to the Arctic contributing with sketches and paintings. Toby currently lives in Monaco, where he also paints and gives private lessons in his studio. Toby’s paintings are represented in private collections, mainly in Europe and the US.

Britta Noresten was born in 1985 in Sweden. She studied French, art history and economics before applying to the Swedish branch of The Florence Academy of Art where she started her education in January 2013. During her last year of the program she worked as an assistant instructor in drawing and after finishing her studies she started working as a principal instructor. She’s particularly interested in portraiture and self portraits. Britta lives in Gothenburg and has her studio at the school in Mölndal.

STUDIO POLICY

The Florence Academy of Art endeavors to provide an educational environment conducive to encouraging the artistic talents of each student. This requires that all students respect the policies of the Academy, its instructors, and the other students in the program. By enrolling in the Academy, students agree to subscribe to these policies as contained in the Student Handbook available on this website.

ENROLLMENT

Minimum enrollment requirement for all courses is 5. Students will be notified if this number is not reached 60 days before the first day of class. At that time, they will be given the choice of either enrolling in another class, availability permitting, or having a full refund of the course fee.

PAYMENT AND REFUND POLICY

Full payment for each course is required to secure your spot in the Spring Workshop Sessions 2018. Until payment is received spots can be given away to others who pay the course fees. If you withdraw from the course 30 days or more before the first day of class you will receive a 75% refund. If you withdraw seven days or more before the first day of class you will receive a 50% refund. If you withdraw less than seven days before the first day of class then you will not receive any refund.

*The Florence Academy of Art reserves the right to substitute instructors of any course at the last minute or during the session.

The Florence Academy of Art is a United States non-profit 501 c (3) educational entity, and admits students of any race, age, color and national or ethnic origin.

During this course students will have the chance to paint a large portrait of a costumed model that will include the face and hands. Through intensive observations students develop their ability to reproduce an accurate visual impression of the model. The instructor will guide students through a step by step program where the focus will be on drawing and the techniques to reproduce shadow and light in oil painting. Anatomy and construction are other important elements of the course.

The workshop sessions at The Florence Academy of Art / Sweden are designed for students with a strong desire to develop their artistic skills. The courses in sculpture and painting, led by professional artists with years of experience in teaching classical methods, are intended for those with a passion for realistic painting and sculpture.

Most of the instruction is on an individual basis and our instructors adapt the exercises to your level of experience, which means that the courses are suitable for both beginners and professional artists. In addition to the individual feedback group lessons will be held. The instructors will also give lectures and lead museum visits. The skills you acquire during your course can be applied directly to your continued artistic endeavors.

Whichever course you prefer, you will take advantage of the expertise of all the instructors. Demonstrations and lectures, where students from all courses attend, are an inspiring way to get new perspectives on the knowledge that your selected course will provide. It is also a great opportunity to gain insight into other disciplines.

Full payment for each course is required to secure your spot in the Spring Workshop Sessions 2018. Until payment is received spots can be given away to others who pay the course fees.

If you withdraw from the course 30 days or more before the first day of class you will receive a 75% refund. If you withdraw seven days or more before the first day of class you will receive a 50% refund. If you withdraw less than seven days before the first day of class then you will not receive any refund.

The Florence Academy of Art reserves the right to substitute instructors of any course at the last minute or during the session.

Students who sign up for two weeks will receive a discount of 2 000 SEK

Class hours: 9am-4pm
Dates: March 26 – 30 and April 2 – 6

WHAT IS INCLUDED?
Daily instruction in the English language. All material necessary to complete the course. 3 + 3 h/day with the model (where applicable). Museum entrance ticket.

Instruction in the English language for all classes and group lessons.

Personal instruction in Swedish available with instructors Britta Noresten and Zacheriah Kramer.

The kitchen area of the school is available to students throughout the duration of the course.

HOUSING & ACCOMODATION AND TRANSPORTATION:
The Florence Academy of Art will provide a list of available housing in the vicinity to accepted students. The administrative staff is available before the course, as well as during the course, to assist students and answer questions. Booking and organizing housing is the responsibility of the student.

Costs for housing and accomodation are not included in the course fee.

The student is responsible for organization and costs related to transport to and from Mölndal.

AFTER COMPLETING THE COURSE:
After the course is completed, the student will have the opportunity to receive assistance with shipping work completed during the course. An additional fee will be charged for this optional service. Specific rules apply for sculpture courses. Please send an email to info@florenceacademyofart.se for details.

Toby was born and raised in southern France. As a student at the FAA he also served as a teacher, and became Principal instructor and Director of Drawing program after graduating (2004 – 2010) with focus on figure studies, still lifes and portraits. Toby has a BA in Illustration from the University of Swindon. On Toby’s website you can read more about his travel and painting, especially noteworthy are the two occasions in recent years where he joined expeditions to the Arctic contributing with sketches and paintings. Toby currently lives in Monaco, where he also paints and gives private lessons in his studio. Toby’s paintings are represented in private collections, mainly in Europe and the US.

STUDIO POLICY

The Florence Academy of Art endeavors to provide an educational environment conducive to encouraging the artistic talents of each student. This requires that all students respect the policies of the Academy, its instructors, and the other students in the program. By enrolling in the Academy, students agree to subscribe to these policies as contained in the Student Handbook available on this website.

ENROLLMENT

Minimum enrollment requirement for all courses is 5. Students will be notified if this number is not reached 60 days before the first day of class. At that time, they will be given the choice of either enrolling in another class, availability permitting, or having a full refund of the course fee.

PAYMENT AND REFUND POLICY

Full payment for each course is required to secure your spot in the Spring Workshop Sessions 2018. Until payment is received spots can be given away to others who pay the course fees. If you withdraw from the course 30 days or more before the first day of class you will receive a 75% refund. If you withdraw seven days or more before the first day of class you will receive a 50% refund. If you withdraw less than seven days before the first day of class then you will not receive any refund.

*The Florence Academy of Art reserves the right to substitute instructors of any course at the last minute or during the session.

The Florence Academy of Art is a United States non-profit 501 c (3) educational entity, and admits students of any race, age, color and national or ethnic origin.

Flowers can be a challenge to paint because of their delicate and fleeting nature. In this course students will be taught how to capture that essence in oil paint. Focus will be given to finding the underlying form and structure of floral arrangements and how to use tone and color to create the impression of the petals. A variety of flowers and plants will be provided that students can use to create their arrangements.

The workshop sessions at The Florence Academy of Art / Sweden are designed for students with a strong desire to develop their artistic skills. The courses in sculpture and painting, led by professional artists with years of experience in teaching classical methods, are intended for those with a passion for realistic painting and sculpture.

Most of the instruction is on an individual basis and our instructors adapt the exercises to your level of experience, which means that the courses are suitable for both beginners and professional artists. In addition to the individual feedback group lessons will be held. The instructors will also give lectures and lead museum visits. The skills you acquire during your course can be applied directly to your continued artistic endeavors.

Whichever course you prefer, you will take advantage of the expertise of all the instructors. Demonstrations and lectures, where students from all courses attend, are an inspiring way to get new perspectives on the knowledge that your selected course will provide. It is also a great opportunity to gain insight into other disciplines.

Full payment for each course is required to secure your spot in the Spring Workshop Sessions 2018. Until payment is received spots can be given away to others who pay the course fees.

If you withdraw from the course 30 days or more before the first day of class you will receive a 75% refund. If you withdraw seven days or more before the first day of class you will receive a 50% refund. If you withdraw less than seven days before the first day of class then you will not receive any refund.

The Florence Academy of Art reserves the right to substitute instructors of any course at the last minute or during the session.

Students who sign up for two weeks will receive a discount of 2 000 SEK

Class hours: 9am-4pm
Dates: March 26 – 30 and April 2 – 6

WHAT IS INCLUDED?
Daily instruction in the English language. All material necessary to complete the course. 3 + 3 h/day with the model (where applicable). Museum entrance ticket.

Instruction in the English language for all classes and group lessons.

Personal instruction in Swedish available with instructors Britta Noresten and Zacheriah Kramer.

The kitchen area of the school is available to students throughout the duration of the course.

HOUSING & ACCOMODATION AND TRANSPORTATION:
The Florence Academy of Art will provide a list of available housing in the vicinity to accepted students. The administrative staff is available before the course, as well as during the course, to assist students and answer questions. Booking and organizing housing is the responsibility of the student.

Costs for housing and accomodation are not included in the course fee.

The student is responsible for organization and costs related to transport to and from Mölndal.

AFTER COMPLETING THE COURSE:
After the course is completed, the student will have the opportunity to receive assistance with shipping work completed during the course. An additional fee will be charged for this optional service. Specific rules apply for sculpture courses. Please send an email to info@florenceacademyofart.se for details.

Rachel Personett was born in Hawaii, but raised in Colorado. Being the daughter of a pilot she has always traveled extensively. She has studied part time at the Savannah College of Art and Design, The Angel Academy of Art, and finally settled on The Florence Academy of Art, graduating in 2015. In January 2016, she apprenticed the painter Odd Nerdrum in Norway for eight months. Rachel Personett works strictly from life, and enjoys the challenged of painting the ephemeral. Working from life provides the opportunity to travel around the worrld painting the ever changing people and landscapes.

STUDIO POLICY

The Florence Academy of Art endeavors to provide an educational environment conducive to encouraging the artistic talents of each student. This requires that all students respect the policies of the Academy, its instructors, and the other students in the program. By enrolling in the Academy, students agree to subscribe to these policies as contained in the Student Handbook available on this website.

ENROLLMENT

Minimum enrollment requirement for all courses is 5. Students will be notified if this number is not reached 60 days before the first day of class. At that time, they will be given the choice of either enrolling in another class, availability permitting, or having a full refund of the course fee.

PAYMENT AND REFUND POLICY

Full payment for each course is required to secure your spot in the Spring Workshop Sessions 2018. Until payment is received spots can be given away to others who pay the course fees. If you withdraw from the course 30 days or more before the first day of class you will receive a 75% refund. If you withdraw seven days or more before the first day of class you will receive a 50% refund. If you withdraw less than seven days before the first day of class then you will not receive any refund.

*The Florence Academy of Art reserves the right to substitute instructors of any course at the last minute or during the session.

The Florence Academy of Art is a United States non-profit 501 c (3) educational entity, and admits students of any race, age, color and national or ethnic origin.

How do you paint the mood of a room? Interiors are the landscape of daily life, arranged living spaces that combine elements of landscape and still life. In this course students will learn to paint interiors by focusing on light, atmosphere, composition, and perspective. A variety of locations will provide different situations of light, color, and texture.

The workshop sessions at The Florence Academy of Art / Sweden are designed for students with a strong desire to develop their artistic skills. The courses in sculpture and painting, led by professional artists with years of experience in teaching classical methods, are intended for those with a passion for realistic painting and sculpture.

Most of the instruction is on an individual basis and our instructors adapt the exercises to your level of experience, which means that the courses are suitable for both beginners and professional artists. In addition to the individual feedback group lessons will be held. The instructors will also give lectures and lead museum visits. The skills you acquire during your course can be applied directly to your continued artistic endeavors.

Whichever course you prefer, you will take advantage of the expertise of all the instructors. Demonstrations and lectures, where students from all courses attend, are an inspiring way to get new perspectives on the knowledge that your selected course will provide. It is also a great opportunity to gain insight into other disciplines.

Painting Interiors with Zacheriah Kramer is available only during Week 1.

Full payment for each course is required to secure your spot in the Spring Workshop Sessions 2018. Until payment is received spots can be given away to others who pay the course fees.

If you withdraw from the course 30 days or more before the first day of class you will receive a 75% refund. If you withdraw seven days or more before the first day of class you will receive a 50% refund. If you withdraw less than seven days before the first day of class then you will not receive any refund.

The Florence Academy of Art reserves the right to substitute instructors of any course at the last minute or during the session.

Students who sign up for two weeks will receive a discount of 2 000 SEK

Class hours: 9am-4pm
Dates: March 26 – 30 and April 2 – 6

WHAT IS INCLUDED?
Daily instruction in the English language. All material necessary to complete the course. 3 + 3 h/day with the model (where applicable). Museum entrance ticket.

Instruction in the English language for all classes and group lessons.

Personal instruction in Swedish available with instructors Britta Noresten and Zacheriah Kramer.

The kitchen area of the school is available to students throughout the duration of the course.

HOUSING & ACCOMODATION AND TRANSPORTATION:
The Florence Academy of Art will provide a list of available housing in the vicinity to accepted students. The administrative staff is available before the course, as well as during the course, to assist students and answer questions. Booking and organizing housing is the responsibility of the student.

Costs for housing and accomodation are not included in the course fee.

The student is responsible for organization and costs related to transport to and from Mölndal.

AFTER COMPLETING THE COURSE:
After the course is completed, the student will have the opportunity to receive assistance with shipping work completed during the course. An additional fee will be charged for this optional service. Specific rules apply for sculpture courses. Please send an email to info@florenceacademyofart.se for details.

Zacheriah Kramer was born in 1979 in Greeley, Colorado, and raised on the plains of northeastern Colorado. He received his education in art at The Florence Academy of Art in both Gothenburg, Sweden, and Florence, Italy. He was made an assistant instructor in classical drawing at the FAA in 2010 while he was still a student, and continues to teach for the academy. Zacheriah was awarded the academy’s 20th Anniversary 4th Year Prize, and spent the 2011-2012 academic year in Florence, under the mentorship of Daniel Graves. He was a visiting instructor at the 2013 Alpine Fellowship in Switzerland. Zacheriah has a broad interest in the arts and humanities, and has formally studied philosophy, theology, and language. He remains an eager student of the ideas that have shaped western culture. Zacheriah resides in Ydre, Sweden, with his wife Kristin.

STUDIO POLICY

The Florence Academy of Art endeavors to provide an educational environment conducive to encouraging the artistic talents of each student. This requires that all students respect the policies of the Academy, its instructors, and the other students in the program. By enrolling in the Academy, students agree to subscribe to these policies as contained in the Student Handbook available on this website.

ENROLLMENT

Minimum enrollment requirement for all courses is 5. Students will be notified if this number is not reached 60 days before the first day of class. At that time, they will be given the choice of either enrolling in another class, availability permitting, or having a full refund of the course fee.

PAYMENT AND REFUND POLICY

Full payment for each course is required to secure your spot in the Spring Workshop Sessions 2018. Until payment is received spots can be given away to others who pay the course fees. If you withdraw from the course 30 days or more before the first day of class you will receive a 75% refund. If you withdraw seven days or more before the first day of class you will receive a 50% refund. If you withdraw less than seven days before the first day of class then you will not receive any refund.

*The Florence Academy of Art reserves the right to substitute instructors of any course at the last minute or during the session.

The Florence Academy of Art is a United States non-profit 501 c (3) educational entity, and admits students of any race, age, color and national or ethnic origin.

A good landscape painter must master techniques which make it possible to capture an impression of fleeting light and create a sense of space. In this course the focus will be on the interplay between light and dark, atmospheric perspective, and composition. The instructor will lead the group to places in the countryside around Gunnebo Castle and nearby lakes, all a short walk from the school building. These spots will offer fantastic opportunities for landscape painting in oil.

The workshop sessions at The Florence Academy of Art / Sweden are designed for students with a strong desire to develop their artistic skills. The courses in sculpture and painting, led by professional artists with years of experience in teaching classical methods, are intended for those with a passion for realistic painting and sculpture.

Most of the instruction is on an individual basis and our instructors adapt the exercises to your level of experience, which means that the courses are suitable for both beginners and professional artists. In addition to the individual feedback group lessons will be held. The instructors will also give lectures and lead museum visits. The skills you acquire during your course can be applied directly to your continued artistic endeavors.

Whichever course you prefer, you will take advantage of the expertise of all the instructors. Demonstrations and lectures, where students from all courses attend, are an inspiring way to get new perspectives on the knowledge that your selected course will provide. It is also a great opportunity to gain insight into other disciplines.

Painting the Landscape with Zacheriah Kramer is only available during Week 2.

Full payment for each course is required to secure your spot in the Spring Workshop Sessions 2018. Until payment is received spots can be given away to others who pay the course fees.

If you withdraw from the course 30 days or more before the first day of class you will receive a 75% refund. If you withdraw seven days or more before the first day of class you will receive a 50% refund. If you withdraw less than seven days before the first day of class then you will not receive any refund.

The Florence Academy of Art reserves the right to substitute instructors of any course at the last minute or during the session.

Students who sign up for two weeks will receive a discount of 2 000 SEK

Class hours: 9am-4pm
Dates: March 26 – 30 and April 2 – 6

WHAT IS INCLUDED?
Daily instruction in the English language. All material necessary to complete the course. 3 + 3 h/day with the model (where applicable). Museum entrance ticket.

Instruction in the English language for all classes and group lessons.

Personal instruction in Swedish available with instructors Britta Noresten and Zacheriah Kramer.

The kitchen area of the school is available to students throughout the duration of the course.

HOUSING & ACCOMODATION AND TRANSPORTATION:
The Florence Academy of Art will provide a list of available housing in the vicinity to accepted students. The administrative staff is available before the course, as well as during the course, to assist students and answer questions. Booking and organizing housing is the responsibility of the student.

Costs for housing and accomodation are not included in the course fee.

The student is responsible for organization and costs related to transport to and from Mölndal.

AFTER COMPLETING THE COURSE:
After the course is completed, the student will have the opportunity to receive assistance with shipping work completed during the course. An additional fee will be charged for this optional service. Specific rules apply for sculpture courses. Please send an email to info@florenceacademyofart.se for details.

Zacheriah Kramer was born in 1979 in Greeley, Colorado, and raised on the plains of northeastern Colorado. He received his education in art at The Florence Academy of Art in both Gothenburg, Sweden, and Florence, Italy. He was made an assistant instructor in classical drawing at the FAA in 2010 while he was still a student, and continues to teach for the academy. Zacheriah was awarded the academy’s 20th Anniversary 4th Year Prize, and spent the 2011-2012 academic year in Florence, under the mentorship of Daniel Graves. He was a visiting instructor at the 2013 Alpine Fellowship in Switzerland. Zacheriah has a broad interest in the arts and humanities, and has formally studied philosophy, theology, and language. He remains an eager student of the ideas that have shaped western culture. Zacheriah resides in Ydre, Sweden, with his wife Kristin.

STUDIO POLICY

The Florence Academy of Art endeavors to provide an educational environment conducive to encouraging the artistic talents of each student. This requires that all students respect the policies of the Academy, its instructors, and the other students in the program. By enrolling in the Academy, students agree to subscribe to these policies as contained in the Student Handbook available on this website.

ENROLLMENT

Minimum enrollment requirement for all courses is 5. Students will be notified if this number is not reached 60 days before the first day of class. At that time, they will be given the choice of either enrolling in another class, availability permitting, or having a full refund of the course fee.

PAYMENT AND REFUND POLICY

Full payment for each course is required to secure your spot in the Spring Workshop Sessions 2018. Until payment is received spots can be given away to others who pay the course fees. If you withdraw from the course 30 days or more before the first day of class you will receive a 75% refund. If you withdraw seven days or more before the first day of class you will receive a 50% refund. If you withdraw less than seven days before the first day of class then you will not receive any refund.

*The Florence Academy of Art reserves the right to substitute instructors of any course at the last minute or during the session.

The Florence Academy of Art is a United States non-profit 501 c (3) educational entity, and admits students of any race, age, color and national or ethnic origin.

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